Richardson injury denies Commonwealth Games track showdown

LONDON, July 29 : British track cyclist Matthew Richardson has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games because of injury, denying fans the chance of an intriguing clash with his former Australia team mates.England-born sprinter Richardson defected from Australia to Britain shortly after earning two silvers and a bronze at the Paris Olympics in 2024.His battle with Australia's Leigh Hoffman in the Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow had been billed as one of the best sub-plots of a Games struggling for star appeal."Unfortunately, due to an injury sustained in international racing earlier this week, Matt Richardson will no longer be able to compete for Team England at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games," team management posted on Instagram. Richardson and Hoffman were part of Australia's team sprin